States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs for HPPSC Examinations. Himachal Pradesh General Studies – Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Polity, Culture and Economy Multiple Choice Questions for all Himachal Pradesh Examinations.
11. Which of these lakes of Himachal Pradesh is shaped like a sleeping woman?
[A] Nako Lake
[B] Suraj Tal
[C] Renuka Lake
[D] Mantilai Lake
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Correct Answer: C [ Renuka Lake ]
Notes:
Renuka Lake located near Nahan in Sirmaur is shaped like a Sleeping woman.
12. A temple dedicated to ‘Lord Druveshwar’ is located near which of the following lakes?
[A] Manimahesh lake
[B] Lama Lake
[C] Mahakali Lake
[D] Dal Lake
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Correct Answer: D [ Dal Lake ]
Notes:
There is a temple dedicated to ‘Lord Druveshwar’ near Dal Lake which is located in the district Kangra.
13. Which ruler ascended to the throne of Kangra in 1360, when Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the sultan of Delhi?
[A] Megh Singh
[B] Raj Rup Chand
[C] Vinay Chand
[D] Mian Chand
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Correct Answer: B [ Raj Rup Chand ]
Notes:
Raj Rup Chand was the ruler of kangra in 1360, when Firoz Shah Tughlaq was ruling Delhi
14. Marriage by inter-familial exchange in Himachal Pradesh is known as ?
[A] Bata-sata
[B] Jhajra
[C] Paraina
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Bata-sata ]
Notes:
Kind of Marriage that involves inter-familial exchange is known as bata-sata in Himachal Pradesh
15. In which district is Shirgul Devta worship famous?
[A] Sirmaur
[B] Solan
[C] Bharmaur
[D] Kaza
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Correct Answer: A [ Sirmaur ]
Notes:
Shirgul Devta worship is very popular in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh
16. Where is Kamla Nehru hospital located in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Solan
[B] Shimla
[C] Una
[D] Sirmaur
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Correct Answer: B [ Shimla ]
Notes:
Kamla Nehru hospital also known as Lady Reading hospital is located in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh
17. Who was the first Governor General of India to visit Shimla?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Mayo
[C] Lord Lytton
[D] Lord Amherst
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Correct Answer: D [ Lord Amherst ]
Notes:
Lord Amherst was the first Governor General of India to visit Shimla
18. When was Bilaspur state merged with Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1953
[B] 1954
[C] 1955
[D] 1956
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Correct Answer: B [ 1954 ]
Notes:
Bilaspur state, which was not willing to merge with Indian Union in 1947, finally merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954
19. Which Raja of Sirmaur shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi?
[A] Udit Prakash
[B] Karam Prakash
[C] Shyam Prakash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Udit Prakash ]
Notes:
The old capital of Sirmaur was Rajban. Udit Prakash shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi
20. Identify the painting with the help of given information:
- The only colour used in creating these paintings is white
- The colour is obtained by grinding rice into a white powder
- It is predominantly a female art and is created on mud walls of tribal houses
- These paintings do not depict mythological characters or deities
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Warli Folk
[B] Madhubani
[C] Kalamkari
[D] Batik
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Correct Answer: A [ Warli Folk]
Notes:
All given features are of Warli Folk Paintings.
